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Compare train and bus for Prague to Žilina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Žilina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Prague to Žilina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Žilina is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)Cheapest
LE1267Fastest
SC 241Other options
EC 141LE1267EC 125 · Ex 619FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Žilina:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Žilina costing on average $26 (€20).
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Žilina as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Žilina station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Žilina by bus.
- Travel with Regiojet, Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Ukrainian Railways (УЗ), České dráhy to go to Žilina by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Regiojet, Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy.
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